Portland 2010 Registration IS NOW OPEN!

Serena Barton
9 - 4:30
Wednesday - Oct 6

P263 - Wabi Sabi Workshop

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$ 140  

Fall is the perfect time to explore Wabi-sabi--the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection and profundity in nature; of accepting natural cycles. It's simple, slow, and uncluttered and reveres authenticity above all.  We’ll honor ourselves and go with the flow as we create a set of simple, eloquent, and, yes, gorgeous abstract pieces. The word “abstract” doesn’t have to scare you! I’ll show you how to let delightful accidents and mistakes lead you to creating with a playful spirit. We’ll cover some basic shapes and designs to start you on your journey. Using acrylic medium, acrylic paint, acrylic ink,tissue and Asian papers, and artist pens, you’ll discover relaxing ways of interacting with your materials and your inner self.  Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll leave with four paintings and with inspiration to continue the Wabi-Sabi way.
If you took my Wabi-Sabi class last year and loved it, feel free to join us! I’ll have lots of new techniques and ideas for you!

Supply List

• Four 6-8” artboard squares or cradled panels
• Acrylic paint:  Zinc White, Payne’s Gray
• Inexpensive brushes in various sizes
• Acrylic gel medium; Acrylic glazing liquid; Acrylic inks in light and dark colors

$10 Materials fee payable to the instructor includes:  use of rubber stamps and pads, pen/ink, incising tools, embellishments,and various papers.

CLOSED - CLASS FULL